Hotcake: meaning, definitions and examples

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hotcake

 

[ ˈhɒtˌkeɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

breakfast food

A hotcake is a pancake made from a batter of flour, milk, eggs, and butter, cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan. It is typically served with syrup, butter, or fruit toppings.

Synonyms

flapjack, griddlecake, pancake

Examples of usage

  • Would you like some hotcakes for breakfast?
  • She ordered a stack of hotcakes with blueberry syrup.

Translations

Translations of the word "hotcake" in other languages:

🇵🇹 panqueca quente

🇮🇳 गरम पैनकेक

🇩🇪 Pfannkuchen

🇮🇩 panekuk panas

🇺🇦 гарячий млинець

🇵🇱 gorący naleśnik

🇯🇵 ホットケーキ (hottokēki)

🇫🇷 crêpe chaude

🇪🇸 panqueque caliente

🇹🇷 sıcak krep

🇰🇷 뜨거운 팬케이크 (tteugeoun paenkeikeu)

🇸🇦 كعكة ساخنة

🇨🇿 horká palačinka

🇸🇰 horúca palacinka

🇨🇳 热煎饼 (rè jiānbǐng)

🇸🇮 vroča palačinka

🇮🇸 heit pönnukaka

🇰🇿 ыстық құймақ

🇬🇪 ცხელი ბლინი

🇦🇿 isti pancake

🇲🇽 panque caliente

Etymology

The term 'hotcake' originated in the 17th century and was used to describe flat cakes cooked on a griddle. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to the pancake we know today. Hotcakes have been a popular breakfast choice in many cultures, with variations in ingredients and toppings.

See also: hotcakes.